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How can I give to charity after my death?

If charitable giving is an important part of your life in North Carolina, then you may like knowing that when you die, you can make a plan to continue giving.…

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Tax benefits of a charitable remainder trust

Estate planning is about more than determining what happens to your property after your death. It is also an opportunity to give charitable contributions and enjoy some tax breaks. Setting…

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What is a special needs trust?

When you have a child with special needs, his or her care is always on your mind. In addition to his or her current care, as the parent, you have…

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How to estate plan after a second marriage

Being part of a blended family can make estate planning harder. Therefore, it is important that those in North Carolina and throughout the country who are getting married for a…

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Why trusts may be better than wills

According to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), individuals in North Carolina and throughout the country should have a trust instead of a will. Trusts are separate entities that…

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Why trusts can help the estate planning process

Trusts can be an important part of the estate planning process for many people in North Carolina. Since they offer greater privacy and flexibility, people may opt to create a…

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Getting started with succession planning

If business is going well, you probably do not want to think about stepping down from the helm. In fact, even if your company is going through a tough time,…

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Spendthrift trusts provide peace of mind

When North Carolina residents draft their estate plans, they are sometimes worried that their heirs will be unprepared for a significant inheritance and fritter away assets that they have worked…

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Tom Petty’s heirs in conflict over estate plan

North Carolina fans of the late musician Tom Petty may be aware that his family has been locked in a battle over his estate. At issue is the ambiguity of…

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Estate planning concerns for single parents

Parental expectations about their children often determine the structure of North Carolina estate plans. For single parents, the stakes tied to estate planning may be even greater. In cases where…

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